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Don Felder Joins Peter Frampton's Guitar Circus Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:18 +0000

It took Don Felder a few decades to get his solo career back on track, but now that he’s on the road in support of his new record ‘Road to Forever,’ he isn’t in any rush to head back home. In fact, the former Eagles guitarist has decided to extend his current solo jaunt by [...]

Rayman's Guess the Album Cover-August and Everything After by Counting Crows

Rayman — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:05 +0000

The album cover depicts handwritten lyrics to a song called August and Everything After, but the band decided against featuring the song on the album of the same name; it was not until over a decade later that it was played as part of one of their live concerts. Counting Crows gained popularity following the [...]

Will Steve Perry Be Back On Stage With Journey [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:41:20 +0000

Every band is reuniting it seems like. One of the biggest bands from the 80's was Journey, who is enjoying a second run. Journey replaced their original lead singer Steve Perry with Arnel Pineda, whom they found on YouTube.com. So, what is the chance that Steve Perry happens to want to get on stage, or get back in the band, that he joins them on stage?

Vikings Running Back Adrian Peterson Makes Comment About Gay Marriage Some Are Viewing as Controversial During Radio Interview [LISTEN TO AUDIO]

Nick Cooper — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:14 +0000

Minnesota Vikings rusher and fan favorite Adrian Peterson appeared on a sports talk show yesterday, discussing topics like the his return from the devastating knee injury. During the interview, Adrian was asked about outspoken former Viking Chris Kluwe, when he made a remark some are viewing as controversial. The interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio hosts [...]

Ann Wilson and Joe Walsh Top Guest List on New Album by Microsoft Co-Founder

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:19:05 +0000

Ann Wilson and Joe Walsh are among the classic rock stars who’ve been tapped to play on the debut album by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his group the Underthinkers. The album, ‘Everywhere at Once,’ will be released on Aug. 6. The record will also include contributions from Wilson’s Heart bandmate and sister Ann, Chrissie Hynde, Derek Trucks, Roger [...]

Sting's Daughter Earns Rave Reviews in New Movie

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:33 +0000

Mickey Sumner, Sting's daughter, has been racking up some great reviews for her role in the new indie movie 'Frances Ha.' The 29-year-old Sumner -- whose mom is Sting's longtime wife, movie producer and actress Trudie Styler -- gets second billing in the film behind star Greta Gerwig, indie movies' latest It Girl.

Get To Grandma's Marathon Early, Essentia Health Fitness and Health Expo, Must Go For Runners

Chris Allen — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:20:46 +0000

When the participants come to Grandma’s Marathon, it’s good to come early. One of the reasons is the extra races, the spagetti dinner. Another is The Essentia Health Fitness & Health Expo, it is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. This event allows race participants, family and friends a chance to [...]

Jared Allen's Time In Minnesota Could Be Coming To An End

Chris Allen — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:10 +0000

Jared Allen has been one of the most recognizable Vikings since he came to play here from the Kansas City Chiefs. He has out performed most men in his position and has become a staple in Minnesota Viking public outreach. Is it time to move on? Jared Allen has watched some of the other staple [...]

Paul McCartney Writes Letter of Support for Jailed Russian Punk Rocker

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:28 +0000

Paul McCartney has written an open letter of support for one of the jailed members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot. The former Beatle sent handwritten letters to officials in charge of the woman’s case. After her request to attend her own parole hearing was turned down by Russian officials, Maria Alyokhina announced she would [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Staff Writer — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:54 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

Bruce Springsteen Fan Documentary Opens in July

Jeff Giles — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:25:47 +0000

After all these years, a person could be forgiven for thinking there isn’t a new angle from which to approach a book or film about Bruce Springsteen‘s music and career. But they’d be wrong, as the new documentary ‘Springsteen & I’ proves. Produced by filmmaker Ridley Scott, whose directorial efforts include ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ [...]

Watch These People Using the Grill Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:09 +0000

[onescreen item="5076456"] Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for grilling, so it’s time for a refresher on what exactly not to do with your grill. It seems unnecessary to remind people that grills are dangerous. They contain fire, which, as everyone should know, can burn you. Be very careful with lighter fluid. Don’t try [...]

Enter to Win the Twin Ports KOOLest Dad Photo Contest for Father's Day

Tony Hart — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:44:29 +0000

We know your dad is pretty KOOL, now show us the

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Rayman's Guess the Album Cover – Vs by Pearl Jam

Rayman — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:22 +0000

Vs. is the second studio album by Pearl Jam, released on October 1993. Upon its release, Vs. set the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week, a record it held for five years. Selling 1,300,000 copies in its first ten days of release, it entered the record books; Vs. established Pearl Jam as one of the [...]

Ratt's Stephen Pearcy Reveals How He Helped Pioneer the '80s Glam Look

Robert Ham — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:33 +0000

Rock memoirs are a great source of salacious details about the history of a band or artist, and that's certainly true in the case of Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy's new autobiography. As its title suggests, his recently released 'Sex, Drugs, Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock' digs into the excesses of the '80s when Ratt were at their peak, and offers some insights into how he helped bring a little glam into the hard rock universe.

Kmart Offers Some 'Big Gas' Savings in Funny New Ad

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:32 +0000

We don’t know who is behind the sudden trend of laugh-out-loud Kmart ads, but we say keep ‘em coming! Just last month we gave you the famed ‘Ship Your Pants‘ Kmart commercial that created both headlines and guffaws around the country. Now the discount chain is back with a hysterical ad about the gas savings [...]

11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:16 +0000

It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department. See, with all those smartypants thoughts in kids’ heads, poetry is a way for them to express it in [...]

Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi Split: 'Enough With the Trash Talking'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:20 +0000

After laying low for a few weeks, Richie Sambora has decided to speak up about his recent departure from the Bon Jovi lineup -- and it sounds like fans may need to start preparing for the possibility that he may never return.

40 Years Ago: Jefferson Airplane Barred From Playing Free Hometown Concert

Eduardo Rivadavia — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:34 +0000

Forty years ago today, '60s flower-power icons Jefferson Airplane were denied permission to perform a free concert in their hometown of San Francisco. The slight cut much deeper than your average bummer in the summer; it was a huge insult to the band, which had been instrumental in making the City by the Bay an integral part of the counterculture, thanks to hit songs like 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love.'